
2.Pull down the cover with a firm tug.3.Pull off the connector toward the left.4.Replace the bulb.
Inside brake lamp
To change the brake lamp, contact your serv‐
ice center.
Reversing lamp
16-watt bulb, W16W.
Turn the bulb, pull it out, and replace it.
Changing wheels
Hints
When using run-flat tires or sealants, a tire
does not need to be changed immediately in
the event of pressure loss due to a flat tire.
Which is why no spare tire is available.
The tools for changing wheels are available as
accessories from your service center.
Jacking points for the vehicle jack
The jacking points for the vehicle jack are lo‐
cated at the positions shown.
Vehicle battery Maintenance
The battery is maintenance-free.
The added amount of acid is sufficient for the
service life of the battery.
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Further information about the battery can be
obtained from your service center.
Battery replacement Use approved vehicle batteries only
Only use vehicle batteries that have been
approved for your vehicle by the manufacturer;
otherwise, the vehicle could be damaged and
systems or functions may not be fully availa‐
ble.◀
After a battery replacement, have the battery
registered on the vehicle by your service cen‐
ter to ensure that all comfort features are fully
available and that any Check Control mes‐
sages of these comfort features are no longer
displayed.
Charging the battery
Note Do not connect charging devices to the
12 volt socket in the vehicle
Do not connect battery chargers to the fac‐
tory-installed 12 volt sockets in the vehicle as
this may damage the vehicle battery due to an
increased power consumption.◀
General information
Make sure that the battery is always suffi‐
ciently charged to guarantee that the battery
remains usable for its full service life.
The battery may need to be charged in the fol‐
lowing cases:▷When making frequent short-distance
drives.▷If the vehicle is not used for prolonged pe‐
riods, longer than a month.
Starting aid terminals
In the vehicle, only charge the battery via the
starting aid terminals, refer to page 230, in the
engine compartment with the engine off.
Power failure
After a temporary power loss, some equipment
needs to be newly initialized or individual set‐
tings updated, e.g.:▷Seat, mirror, and steering wheel memory:
store the positions again.▷Time: update.▷Date: update.▷Glass sunroof: initialize the system, refer to
page 52.
Disposing of old batteries
Have old batteries disposed of by your
service center or bring them to a recy‐
cling center.
Maintain the battery in an upright position for
transport and storage. Secure the battery so
that it does not tip over during transport.
Fuses Hints Replacing fuses
Never attempt to repair a blown fuse and
do not replace a defective fuse with a substi‐
tute of another color or amperage rating; this
could lead to a circuit overload, ultimately re‐
sulting in a fire in the vehicle.◀
Plastic tweezers and information on the fuse
types and locations are stored in the fuse box
in the cargo area.
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Jump-starting
Hints
If the battery is discharged, an engine can be
started using the battery of another vehicle
and two jumper cables. Only use jumper ca‐
bles with fully insulated clamp handles.
To prevent personal injury or damage to both
vehicles, adhere strictly to the following proce‐
dure.
Do not touch live parts
To avoid the risk of potentially fatal in‐
jury, always avoid all contact with electrical
components while the engine is running.◀
Preparation1.Check whether the battery of the other ve‐
hicle has a voltage of 12 volts. This infor‐
mation can be found on the battery.2.Switch off the engine of the assisting vehi‐
cle.3.Switch off any electronic systems/power
consumers in both vehicles.
Bodywork contact between vehicles
Make sure that there is no contact be‐
tween the bodywork of the two vehicles; other‐
wise, there is a danger of short circuits.◀
Starting aid terminals Connecting order
Connect the jumper cables in the correct
order to prevent risk of injury from arcing.◀
The so-called starting aid terminal in the en‐
gine compartment acts as the battery's posi‐
tive terminal.
The body ground or a special nut acts as the
battery negative terminal.
Connecting the cables
1.Pull off the lid of the BMW starting aid ter‐
minal.2.Attach one terminal clamp of the positive
jumper cable to the positive terminal of the
battery, or to the corresponding starting
aid terminal of the vehicle providing assis‐
tance.3.Attach the terminal clamp on the other end
of the cable to the positive terminal of the
battery, or to the corresponding starting
aid terminal of the vehicle to be started.4.Attach one terminal clamp of the negative
jumper cable to the negative terminal of
the battery, or to the corresponding engine
or body ground of assisting vehicle.5.Attach the second terminal clamp to the
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the vehicle to be started.
Starting the engine
Never use spray fluids to start the engine.
1.Start the engine of the assisting vehicle
and let it run for several minutes at an in‐
creased idle speed.2.Start the engine of the vehicle that is to be
started in the usual way.
If the first starting attempt is not success‐
ful, wait a few minutes before making an‐
other attempt in order to allow the dis‐
charged battery to recharge.3.Let both engines run for several minutes.4.Disconnect the jumper cables in the re‐
verse order.
Check the battery and recharge if needed.
Tow-starting and towing Note Tow-starting and towing
For towing the vehicle turn, switch off the
Intelligent Safety systems; otherwise malfunc‐
tions of the individual braking systems might
lead to accidents.◀
Transporting your vehicle
Note Your vehicle is not permitted to be towed.
Therefore, contact a service center in the
event of a breakdown.
Do not have the vehicle towed
Have your vehicle transported on a load‐
ing platform only; otherwise, damage may oc‐ cur.◀
Tow truck
The vehicle should only be transported on a
loading platform.
Do not lift the vehicle
Do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting or
body and chassis parts; otherwise, damage
may result.◀
Towing other vehicles
Hints Light towing vehicle
The towing vehicle must not be lighter
than the vehicle being towed; otherwise, it will
not be possible to control the vehicle's re‐
sponse.◀
Attaching the tow bar/tow rope correctly
Attach the tow bar or tow rope to the tow
fitting; connecting it to other vehicle parts may
cause damage.◀
▷Switch on the hazard warning system, de‐
pending on local regulations.▷If the electrical system has failed, clearly
identify the vehicle being towed by placing
a sign or a warning triangle in the rear win‐
dow.
Tow bar
The tow fittings used should be on the same
side on both vehicles.
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Everything from A to Z
IndexA ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 133
ACC, Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go 141
Activated-charcoal filter 165
Active Blind Spot Detec‐ tion 129
Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go, ACC 141
Active Protection 131
Active seat, front 56
Active seat ventilation, front 56
Active Steering, integral 137
Adaptive brake assistant 133
Adaptive brake lights, refer to Brake force display 130
Adaptive drive 136
Adaptive Light Control 103
Additives, oil 215
Adjustments, seats/head re‐ straints 53
After washing vehicle 234
Airbags 107
Airbags, indicator/warning light 108
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated-air mode 164
Air, dehumidifying, refer to Cooling function 164
Air distribution, manual 163
Air flow, automatic climate control 163
Air outlets, see ventila‐ tion 165
Air pressure, tires 202
Alarm system 47
Alarm, unintentional 48 All around the center con‐
sole 16
All around the roofliner 17
All around the steering wheel 14
All-season tires, refer to Win‐ ter tires 209
All-wheel-drive 135
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter 170
Alternative oil types 216
Ambient light 105
Animal detection, see Night Vision 124
Antifreeze, washer fluid 80
Antilock Brake System, ABS 133
Anti-slip control, refer to DSC 133
Approved axle load 241
Approved engine oils 216
Armrest, refer to Center arm‐ rest 178
Arrival time 97
Ashtray 171
Assistance, Roadside Assis‐ tance 229
Assistance when driving off 133
Attentiveness assistant 131
AUTO H button 74
AUTO H button, refer to Au‐ tomatic Hold 74
AUTO intensity 163
Automatic car wash 233
Automatic climate con‐ trol 162
Automatic Cruise Control with Stop & Go 141
Automatic Curb Monitor 63 Automatic deactivation, front-
seat passenger airbags 109
Automatic headlight con‐ trol 103
Automatic Hold 74
Automatic locking 47
Automatic recirculated-air control 164
Automatic Soft Closing, doors 40
Automatic tailgate 41
Automatic transmission, see Steptronic transmission 81
AUTO program, automatic cli‐ mate control 163
AUTO program, intensity 163
Auto Start/Stop function 71
Average fuel consumption 97
Average speed 97
Axle loads, weights 241
B Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support 55
Backrest, seats 53
Backrest, width 56
Band-aids, refer to First aid kit 229
Bar for tow-starting/ towing 231
Battery replacement, vehicle battery 226
Battery replacement, vehicle remote control 35
Battery, vehicle 225
Belts, safety belts 58
Beverage holder, cu‐ pholder 179
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BMW Assist, see user'smanual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
BMW maintenance sys‐ tem 219
Bonus range, ECO PRO 192
Bottle holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 179
Brake assistant 133
Brake assistant, adaptive 133
Brake discs, break-in 184
Brake force display 130
Brake lights, adaptive 130
Brake lights, brake force dis‐ play 130
Brake lights, bulb replace‐ ment 224
Brake pads, break-in 184
Braking, hints 185
Breakdown assis‐ tance 228, 229
Break-in 184
Brightness of Control Dis‐ play 100
Bulb replacement, rear 224
Bulb replacement, see Lamp and bulb replacement 221
Button, RES 144
Button, Start/Stop 70
Bypassing, refer to Jump- starting 230
C
California Proposition 65 Warning 7
Calling up mirror adjust‐ ment 47
Calling up seat adjust‐ ment 47
Calling up steering wheel ad‐ justment 47
Camera, care 236
Camera, rearview cam‐ era 153 Camera, Side View 155
Camera, Top View 157
Can holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 179
Car battery 225
Car care products 234
Care, displays 236
Care, vehicle 234
Cargo 187
Cargo area 174
Cargo area, enlarging 174
Cargo area, storage compart‐ ments 180
Cargo partition 175
Cargo, securing 188
Cargo straps, securing cargo 188
Car key, refer to Remote con‐ trol 34
Carpet, care 236
Car wash 233
Catalytic converter, refer to Hot exhaust system 184
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice 219
CD/Multimedia, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
Center armrest 178
Center console 16
Central locking system 40
Central screen, refer to Con‐ trol Display 18
Changes, technical, refer to Safety 7
Changing parts 221
Changing wheels 225
Changing wheels/tires 208
Chassis number, see vehicle identification number 9
Check Control 87
Checking the engine oil level electronically 214
Checking the oil level elec‐ tronically 214 Children, seating position 65
Children, transporting safely 65
Child restraint fixing sys‐ tem 65
Child restraint fixing system LATCH 66
Child restraint fixing systems, mounting 65
Child safety locks 69
Child seat, mounting 65
Child seats 65
Chrome parts, care 235
Cigarette lighter 171
Cleaning displays 236
Climate control 162
Climate control laminated tinted safety glass 185
Climate control wind‐ shield 185
Clock 92
Closing/opening via door lock 39
Closing/opening with remote control 37
Closing the tailgate with no- touch activation 45
Clothes hooks 180
Coasting 194
Coasting with engine decou‐ pled, coasting 194
Coasting with idling en‐ gine 194
Combination reel, refer to Turn signals 77
Combination reel, refer to Wiper system 78
COMFORT+ program, Driving Dynamics Control 140
Comfort Access 44
COMFORT program, Driving Dynamics Control 140
Computer 96
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Condition Based Service CBS 219
Configure driving mode 140
Confirmation signal 47
ConnectedDrive, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
ConnectedDrive Services
Continued driving with a flat tire 111 , 114
Control Display 18
Control Display, settings 98
Controller 18
Control systems, driving sta‐ bility 133
Convenient opening with the remote control 37
Coolant 217
Coolant level 217
Coolant temperature 92
Cooling function 164
Cooling, maximum 164
Cooling system 217
Corrosion on brake discs 186
Cosmetic mirror 171
Cruise control 148
Cruise control, active with Stop & Go 141
Cruise Control, refer to Active Cruise Control 141
Cruising range 92
Cupholder 179
Curb weight 241
Current fuel consumption 93
D
Damage, tires 207
Damping control, dy‐ namic 136
Data, technical 240
Date 92
Daytime running lights 103 Defrosting, refer to Windows,
defrosting 163
Dehumidifying, air 164
Deleting personal data 24
Deletion of personal data 24
Destination distance 97
Digital clock 92
Dimensions 240
Dimmable exterior mirrors 63
Dimmable interior rearview mirror 63
Direction indicator, refer to Turn signals 77
Display, electronic, instru‐ ment cluster 84
Display in windshield 100
Display lighting, refer to In‐ strument lighting 105
Displays 85
Displays, cleaning 236
Disposal, coolant 218
Disposal, vehicle battery 226
Distance control, refer to PDC 150
Distance to destination 97
Divided screen view, split screen 23
Door lock 39
Door lock, refer to Remote control 34
Doors, Automatic Soft Clos‐ ing 40
Downhill control 135
Drive-off assistant 133
Drive-off assistant, refer to DSC 133
Driver assistance, refer to In‐ telligent Safety 115
Driving Assistant, refer to In‐ telligent Safety 115
Driving Dynamics Con‐ trol 138
Driving instructions, break- in 184
Driving mode 138
Driving notes, general 184 Driving stability control sys‐
tems 133
Driving tips 184
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol 133
DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐ trol 134
Dynamic Damping Con‐ trol 136
Dynamic Drive 136
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 133
Dynamic Traction Control DTC 134
E ECO PRO 191
ECO PRO, bonus range 192
ECO PRO display 191
ECO PRO displays 86
ECO PRO driving mode 191
ECO PRO mode 191
ECO PRO Tip - driving in‐ struction 193
EfficientDynamics 193
Electronic displays, instru‐ ment cluster 84
Electronic oil measure‐ ment 214
Electronic Stability Program ESP, refer to DSC 133
Emergency detection, remote control 35
Emergency release, fuel filler flap 198
Emergency release, parking brake 76
Emergency Request 228
Emergency service, refer to Roadside Assistance 229
Emergency start function, en‐ gine start 35
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Vanity mirror 171
Variable steering, Integral Ac‐ tive Steering 137
Vehicle battery 225
Vehicle battery, replac‐ ing 226
Vehicle, break-in 184
Vehicle care 234
Vehicle features and op‐ tions 6
Vehicle identification num‐ ber 9
Vehicle jack 225
Vehicle paint 234
Vehicle storage 236
Vehicle wash 233
Ventilation 165
Ventilation, refer to Parked- car ventilation 168
Venting, see ventilation 165
Vent, see ventilation 165
VIN, see vehicle identification number 9
Voice activation system 26
W Warning and indicator lamps, see Check Control 87
Warning displays, see Check Control 87
Warning messages, see Check Control 87
Warning triangle 229
Washer fluid 80
Washer fluid reservoir, ca‐ pacity 242
Washer nozzles, wind‐ shield 79
Washer system 78
Washing, vehicle 233
Water on roads 185
Weights 241
Welcome lights 102 Wheel base, vehicle 240
Wheel cleaner 235
Wheels, changing 208
Wheels, everything on wheels and tires 202
Wheels, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 110
Wheels, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 112
Width, vehicle 240
Window defroster, rear 164
Windows, powered 49
Windshield, climate con‐ trol 185
Windshield washer fluid 80
Windshield washer noz‐ zles 79
Windshield washer sys‐ tem 78
Windshield wiper 78
Winter storage, care 236
Winter tires, suitable tires 209
Winter tires, tread 207
Wiper 78
Wiper blades, replacing 221
Wiper fluid 80
Wiper, fold-out position 80
Wiper system 78
Wood, care 235
Word match concept, naviga‐ tion 24
Wrench, see Onboard vehicle tool kit 221
X
xDrive 135
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